Maslenitsa, goodbye winter, hello spring!

Maslenitsa, goodbye winter, hello spring!

(VOVWORLD) - Maslenitsa is the brightest, funniest, and most entertaining holiday of Russia. It falls in the last week of March before the Great Lent in. It’s believed that Maslenitsa pre...
Wednesday April 3 2024

Wednesday April 3 2024

(VOVWORLD) - I hope you're having a great week. We’re delighted to have received lots of emails and letters from VOV’s listeners
NATO marks its 75th founding anniversary

NATO marks its 75th founding anniversary

(VOVWORLD) - 75 years ago in Washington, DC, 12 Western countries signed an agreement to establish the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). NATO now remains the largest military bloc in the world...
France works to regain influence in South America

France works to regain influence in South America

(VOVWORLD) - French President Emmanuel Macron visited South America from Monday to Thursday, the highlight being a visit to Brazil. The trip was an opportunity to restart strategic cooperation with Brazil,...
Fun facts about Ireland

Fun facts about Ireland

(VOVWORLD) -The Republic of Ireland is an island next to Great Britain. Its capital city is Dublin. Ireland has much to offer – a rich history, beautiful natural scenery, a unique culture, and friendly people...
Global concerns about terrorism

Global concerns about terrorism

(VOVWORLD) -The terrorist attack at the Crocus Concert Hall in Moscow on March 22 rang the alarm bell that terrorism remains one of the biggest security threats around the world
Khan Academy’s chatbot tutor arrives in Vietnam

Khan Academy’s chatbot tutor arrives in Vietnam

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam has been the third largest user globally, outside the US, of Khan Academy’s free online learning platform, Khanmigo, for school-directed learners in 2023, according to the Silicon Valley-based and non...